Yousuf Raza Gillani appreciates the ICJ’s ruling ordering Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE, May 25 ((SABAH): Appreciating the International Court of Justice’s ruling ordering Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian access to Gaza, Acting President and Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has called for the implementation of ICJ’s orders by Israel to stop further bloodshed.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani also urged the United Nations Security Council and the international community to take measures to end Israel’s brutal campaign, protect civilians, and hold Israel accountable for its brutalities and gross human rights violations committed against Palestinians. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination and an independent, sovereign and viable state with pre-1967 borders.

Meanwhile Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday arrived in Lahore and met senior government officials. On his arrival at Lahore Old Airport he was received by Commissioner Lahore Zaid bin Maqsood, Additional Chief Secretary Ahmad Raza Sarwar, Additional IG Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry and others.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani appreciated the efforts of police forces for being at the fore front in maintaining law and order. Acting President was briefed about the measures taken by Lahore district government officials for optimum service delivery to the people.